Senior/Principal Software Engineer, Roblox
Compiler, Runtime and Programming Models
$267.7-331.6k
+ Equity
More information about location
3+ days a week in office (San Mateo, CA)
Online gaming & entertainment platform
Open for applications
Online gaming & entertainment platform
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$267.7-331.6k
+ Equity
More information about location
3+ days a week in office (San Mateo, CA)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help connect and bring together people from around the world through play.
Role
Who you are
- Over 5-10 years of experience in developing and deploying user-facing software development tools such as language compilers, virtual machines, runtime API
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in C++ and a solid understanding of programming languages, compilers and runtime
- Experience with API and tool development, game development, distributed systems, and Lua/Luau programming is a plus
- A strong grasp of industry standards, best practices, and design patterns
- The ability to analyze and approach problems from multiple perspectives, weighing the advantages and drawbacks of different solutions
- Be an enthusiast about modern programming languages, compilers, virtual machines, just-in-time compilation, garbage collectors and runtime domain
- Have self-drive, capable of navigating complex codebases with minimal guidance
- Have a reliability to developing systems that are not just effective but also resilient over time
- Want to constantly learn and keep abreast of the latest trends in scripting languages and programming environments
What the job involves
- As a Senior/Principal Software Engineer on the Roblox Game Engine Team, You Will:
- Supply to the design and development of the new features in the highly efficient Luau language compiler, virtual machine (VM) and runtime
- Take ownership of new feature development from concept and prototyping through to deployment and maintenance
- Improve the adaptability and performance of existing components
- Collaborate with engineers across various engine and partner teams to build collaborative solutions
Our take
While online gaming is no longer a revolutionary concept, Roblox has established itself as a leader in the industry by creating a gaming toolbox that encourages quality game creation, which it pays developers for.
In addition to standard games, the platform offers virtual worlds and other experiences to explore and interact with. Its platform provides an online ecosystem for millions to create, socialize, chat, and explore immersive experiences with friends. In fact, in the US its used by two-thirds of children aged 9 to 12.
The experiences on the platform are made by Roblox's over three million creators, and are available on a range of devices from PC to Xbox to Oculus, and more. The company has grown at an impressive rate, and has been keen to adopt new developments in the tech world, for example with its real-time AI translation for players to interact outside their native tongue.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Jan 2021
$520m
SERIES H
Feb 2020
$150m
SERIES G
Total funding: $922.8m
Company benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401k
- Flexible vacation policy
- Roflex - Flexible and supportive work policy
- Roblox Admin badge for your avatar
- Free catered lunches five times a week and several fully stocked kitchens with unlimited snacks
- Onsite fitness center and fitness program credit
- Annual CalTrain Go Pass
Company HQ
South San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
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Founders
David Baszucki
(CEO)Studied Electrical Engineering at Stanford before founding Knowledge Revolution in 1990, where they spent 9 years as CEO. They worked as VP of MSC.Software for 2 years, and started Roblox in 2005.
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